جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Haneen Farahمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• road infrastructure design
• road user behavior
• traffic safety
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Haneen Farah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Transport & Planning at Delft University of Technology and co-director of the Traffic and Transportation Safety Lab. She also serves as head of the Traffic Systems Engineering section. Her research focuses on road infrastructure design, road user behavior, and traffic safety, integrating transportation engineering, human factors, and econometrics. Prior to TU Delft, she was a postdoc at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and earned her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Her work includes national/international projects like SAMEN (mixed automated/human traffic implications), AfroSAFE (road safety in Africa), and XCARCITY (sustainable city mobility). She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on road design and traffic safety, including online programs for low/middle-income countries. Farah supervises multiple PhD and Master students in her research areas, contributing to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Key research themes include infrastructure design for automated vehicles, driver behavior modeling, cyclist safety, and policy implementation of the Safe System approach. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering and psychology to enhance traffic safety and efficiency through advanced analytics and simulation models.

Max V. Birkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Health
• Game Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Max V. Birk is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Human-Technology Interaction group in the School of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. He holds a secondary appointment as EAISI Health Associate Professor. His interdisciplinary research focuses on game-based design strategies, digital health, and motivational interface design, with contributions to games user research, eSports, and interactive experience tools. Birk earned a Psychology degree from the University of Trier (2012) and a Computer Science PhD from the University of Saskatchewan (2018), focusing on avatar customization for health engagement. Research Contributions: Birk’s work spans player experience, behavioral data analysis, and game-based digital biomarkers for stress. He leads the NWO Veni-funded project on game-based biomarkers for acute/chronic stress. His research has been published in top HCI venues like CHI and ACM Transactions on CHI. Organized global workshops and co-chaired CHI PLAY 2020/2021 Collaborations with Tencent, AlienTrap, and global game developers Editorial roles at JMIR Mental Health Awards & Honors: 2023 TU/e Young Researcher Award 2022 Best MSc Teacher Industrial Design NWO Veni Grant (2020) Multiple ACM awards and recognitions Academic Leadership: Vice-chair of Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering Board member of EWUU Centre for Unusual Collaboration Member of De Jonge Akademie (KNAW) Teaching: Courses include 'Digital Tools & Human Wellbeing', 'Human Factors', and 'Social Media & Online Life'.

• Information Retrieval
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Aliannejadi is an Assistant Professor at the IRLab (formerly ILPS) within the Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on Information Retrieval (IR), machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and conversational systems, particularly in modeling user information needs on mobile devices and conversational search systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland, and a M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic. During his Ph.D., he visited the CIIR Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA. His research interests include conversational search systems, recommender systems, unified search frameworks, and user-centric evaluation methodologies. Notable contributions include work on clarifying questions in open-domain dialogues, contextual suggestion systems, and cross-market recommendation. Aliannejadi has organized major shared tasks and workshops, including the IGLU Contest (NeurIPS 2021) and XMRec Workshop (RecSys 2021). He serves on program committees of top IR conferences like SIGIR, CIKM, and ECIR, and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in these areas. His work has received recognition, including top performance in TREC Contextual Suggestion tracks (2015, 2016). He actively contributes to the IR community through teaching, including courses on Information Retrieval and Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning at the University of Amsterdam.

Mathias Funkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Design Theory
• Systems Design
• Data-Driven Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mathias Funk is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Design department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), leading the Things Ecology lab. His research focuses on designing with data and systems behavior, particularly in IoT and medical technology contexts. He co-founded UXsuite GmbH and developed the OOCSI communication framework. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering from TU/e (2011), Funk has held academic roles since 2013, including postdoctoral positions in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design. He teaches courses like 'Data-enabled design' and supervises projects on AI, data foundry, and OOCSI applications. His work bridges engineering and design, addressing sustainability and human values through systemic design approaches. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, TU/e (2011) Computer Science background from RWTH Aachen Postdoc at TU/e's Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design departments Research Interests: Data-driven design methodologies, IoT systems, medical technology innovation, sustainable design practices, and interactive systems for musical expression. Recent work emphasizes telemonitoring efficacy in heart failure care and federated learning applications. Awards: Best Paper Award (2014) Honorable Mention (2021) Grants/Projects: Leading initiatives like MEDICAID (medtech solutions), ACACIA (interpretable AI), and Data-Driven Servitizing in Professional Printing. Active in clinical workflow prototyping and cardiovascular disease detection projects. Lab Activities: Manages the Things Ecology lab, focusing on systemic design challenges in smart ecosystems. Collaborates internationally through spin-offs and visiting lectureships.

Hyosang Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tactile Sensing
• Robotics
• Soft Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hyosang Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Robotics Section of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He holds a PhD from KAIST and has held research positions at the Max Planck Institute and University of Stuttgart. His work focuses on tactile sensing technologies, including artificial skin development, soft robotics, and integration of sensory systems with AI. Bachelor's: Mechanical Engineering, Korea University Master's: Robotics and Mechanical Engineering (double major) PhD: Mechanical Engineering, KAIST (2017) Research interests span tactile sensor design, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), and human-robot interaction. His group emphasizes creating scalable, flexible tactile systems for robots. Recent work includes air pressure sensing for force estimation and biomimetic skin materials. Publications highlight innovations in multi-directional force sensing, soft component technologies, and haptic interfaces for autism therapy. He teaches 'Dynamics and Control of Robotic Systems' and serves on the editorial board of npj Robotics . No formal student advisees are listed, though his lab, the Tactile Sensing and Robotic Skin Group , likely involves graduate researchers. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and technology.

• Human-Centered Design
• Sustainable Design
• Inclusive Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stella Boess is a Researcher at the Department of Industrial Design Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. She focuses on interdisciplinary research bridging social sciences and engineering, particularly in sustainable renovation, accessibility, and health technology. Her work emphasizes user-centered design in residential environments, addressing challenges such as heat pump adoption and inclusivity for visually impaired individuals. She teaches courses like Inclusive Design and Prototyping for Interaction , and has collaborated on projects including the HiPP initiative for optimized patient experiences and the NWO usability project. She appeared in media such as NPO's Programme Reference Man in 2022. Her research interests include human-technology relations, sustainable building practices, and co-creation methodologies. She explores how design interventions impact occupant behavior and satisfaction, advocating for holistic approaches to integrate technology with human practices. Recent projects also address mobility design improvements for automotive interiors and inclusive medical solutions for the Global South. Research Projects: HiPP: Optimizing orthopedic patient care pathways NWO design for usability project REIL project: Enhancing rehabilitation interactions AAL project MyGuardian: Supporting aging populations Stella’s publications from 2022 to 2025 reflect a trend toward analyzing socio-technical dynamics in sustainable housing and mobility systems. She highlights the importance of stakeholder collaboration and participatory frameworks to ensure equitable outcomes. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to inclusive design and zero-energy renovation are notable.

Panos Markopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ambient Intelligence
• Behavior Change Support Technology
• Sleep Quality Monitoring
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Panos Markopoulos is a Professor of Design for Behavior Change at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Industrial Design department. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a Visiting Scientist at Kemphenhaeghe Expertise Center for Epileptology, Sleep Medicine, and Neurocognition. Academic Background: Electrical Engineering (NTUA), Computer Science (Queen Mary, University of London), and Human-Computer Interaction (PhD, Queen Mary) Research Focus: Ambient Intelligence, Behavior Change Support Systems, Wearable Technology, and Child-Computer Interaction Editorial Roles: Founding Editor of Elsevier’s Journal on Child Computer Interaction, Chief Editor of Taylor & Francis’ Behavior and Information Technology His research explores adaptive persuasive systems, family-aware technologies, and user-centered design methodologies. Key publications include work on persuasion profiling, collaborative design, and evaluation frameworks for children’s interactive products. He has contributed extensively to academic literature, with notable works spanning from 2004 to 2016, emphasizing personalized user experiences, ambient intelligence, and rehabilitation technologies. His expertise bridges interaction design, behavioral science, and technological innovation for societal impact. Professional Activities: European Commission evaluator, editorial leadership in HCI Teaching: Design for Behavioral Change, Final Master Project guidance

Elvin Karanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Design
• Emerging Materials
• Material Driven Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Elvin Karana is a Professor of Materials Innovation and Design at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. His work bridges the gap between material science, design, and human-computer interaction with a focus on emerging materials and their experiential qualities. He leads the Materials Experience Lab, which investigates how materials communicate ideas and beliefs while enhancing functionality and user experience. Dr. Karana's research interests center on Materials Design, Emerging Materials, Material Driven Design, Bio-based Materials, and Materials Experience. His work explores how living materials can be incorporated into design practices, particularly focusing on microbial interactions, textile interfaces, and regenerative material ecologies. He investigates how materials can be designed to create serene experiences, facilitate multispecies interactions, and support sustainable practices in human-computer interaction. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward biodesign and living materials, with significant focus on microbial systems like cyanobacteria and flavobacteria. His work explores the design space of direct interactions with living organisms, examining how materials can be designed for performativity and how livingness can be understood as a material quality. The research spans textile interfaces, material ecologies, and regenerative design approaches that integrate living systems into everyday artefacts. Best Paper Honourable Mention (2023) Dr. Karana serves as a member of the Supervisory Board/Advisory Board at Avans University of Applied Sciences (CARADT) from May 2024 to December 2025. His research has been featured in various media outlets including TU Delft, Delta, Strawberry Earths, and architectmagazine, highlighting the societal impact of his work on living materials. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations across design, biology, and engineering disciplines. He leads the Materials Experience Lab, which approaches materials as a medium that communicates ideas, beliefs, and approaches while compelling users to think, feel, and act in certain ways. The lab's work emphasizes the dual role of materials as both technical and experiential components in design, exploring how material qualities can be harnessed to create meaningful interactions and sustainable solutions.

Rong-Hao Liangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Tangible User Interfaces
• Intelligent Sensing Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rong-Hao Liang is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with both the Future Everyday Group (Department of Industrial Design) and the Signal Processing Systems Group (Department of Electrical Engineering). His research bridges intelligent sensing systems and user interface technology for ubiquitous computing and embodied human-computer interaction . He co-organized international ACM conferences (CHI, UIST, DIS) and has over 70 peer-reviewed publications and 10 patents. PhD in Computer Science (2014) and MSc in Electrical Engineering (2010) from National Taiwan University Founded GaussToys Inc. in 2015, focusing on magnetic-field sensors Cross-appointed to Electrical Engineering in 2021 His research explores intelligent sensing systems , tangible user interfaces , and physiological sensors for real-world challenges. Key trends in his work include ubiquitous health monitoring (e.g., preterm infants), wearable technology , and innovative interaction design . Articles like GaussBits and NFCStack demonstrate his focus on magnetic and RFID-based tangible systems . Scientific awards include the ACM CHI 2013 Best Paper Award , 2014 Honorable Mentions , and the ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2012 Emerging Technologies Prize . He mentors passion-driven projects in user interface design and embedded systems , emphasizing technical rigor and creativity. His STRAP project (2020–2025) addresses heart disease prevention via big data and AI . Labs and teams include the Future Everyday Group and Signal Processing Systems Group , with collaborations across healthcare , education , and technology startups . His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly good health and well-being .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Human-AI Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Khiet P. Truong is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Digital Society Institute and the Human Media Interaction group. Their research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-computer interaction, with particular emphasis on speech emotion recognition, conversational agents for children, and multimodal interaction analysis. Recent work includes exploring how robots can restore trust through apologies, benchmarking Dutch automatic speech recognition systems, and developing child-friendly interfaces for cultural heritage archives. Truong has also investigated physiological signals like laughter and stress markers in speech across diverse contexts. Scientific Awards : Best Functional Design Award (2019) Research Trends : Analysis of speech patterns, emotion recognition, robot-human dialogue, and multimodal behavioral cues dominate their recent publications. Key subfields include Dutch language processing, laughter classification, trust indicators in child-robot interactions, and healthcare applications of speech technology. Academic Activities : Chair of the 26th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (2024) Examiner roles for PhD defenses and research evaluations (2024–2023) Contributions to workshops on emotion representation and social signal processing

Gunes Acarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Web Security
• Privacy
• Online Tracking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Güneş Acar is a tenured Assistant Professor in the Digital Security group at Radboud University's Faculty of Science. He is also affiliated with iHub, Radboud's interdisciplinary research hub on digitalization and society. His research focuses on security and privacy threats from websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices, with special emphasis on online tracking mechanisms, anonymous communication networks like Tor, and deceptive design patterns. Dr. Acar completed his PhD at KU Leuven under the supervision of Claudia Diaz and Bart Preneel. Prior to joining Radboud University, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at KU Leuven's COSIC group and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy. His research spans web security, privacy, online tracking, IoT security, Tor network analysis, and dark patterns. He investigates how websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices compromise user privacy through various tracking mechanisms and deceptive interface designs. His work combines large-scale measurements with user studies to understand both technical vulnerabilities and their real-world impact on users. Dr. Acar's publications reveal an evolving research trajectory from foundational web tracking mechanisms to increasingly sophisticated privacy threats. His work has expanded from browser fingerprinting to IoT privacy, children's online safety, and manipulative design patterns in subscription interfaces. A consistent theme across his research is the examination of how third-party trackers operate and circumvent privacy protections. 2022 CNIL-Inria Award for Privacy Protection (for Leaky Forms paper) Top Reviewer Award, Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (2022) Future of Privacy Forum's Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award (2020) Runner-up for multiple Caspar Bowden Awards for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies Dutch Research Council (NWO) Vidi Grant (2025-2030) for "A Web Security and Privacy Observatory" Dr. Acar actively supervises PhD students including Zahra Moti, Tim Vlummens, and Luqman Zagi, with Asuman Senol recently completing her PhD in 2024. He has secured significant research funding including the NWO Vidi Grant and a project grant from armasuisse for the Mobile Web Inspector project. His research has influenced policy discussions with organizations including the OECD, US Federal Trade Commission, and European consumer protection authorities. As part of the Digital Security group at Radboud University, Dr. Acar contributes to a vibrant research ecosystem focused on practical security and privacy solutions. His work bridges technical security research with human-centered perspectives, often collaborating across disciplines to address complex privacy challenges in real-world contexts.

Bart J. Hengeveldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Internet of Things (IoT) Interaction Design
• Sound Design
• Tangible Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bart J. Hengeveld is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Industrial Design department within the Faculty of Industrial Design. He leads the Future Everyday research cluster, focusing on the intersection of sound design and IoT systems. His work explores how embedded technologies can communicate through sound and tangible interaction in ways that enhance human experience. Education: BSc/MSc in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology (2003) PhD in Industrial Design, TU/e (2011), with concurrent training in double bass at Codarts Conservatory Research Interests: Acoustic communication in IoT systems Tangible interaction design Social implications of ubiquitous computing Sound as a medium for human-technology interaction Recent Research Trends: Focus on multimodal interfaces combining sound/light/haptics Studies on sound design for healthcare and smart living environments Investigations into ethical and inclusive IoT soundscapes Awards: Two Teacher of the Year awards at TU/e, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence. Advising & Projects: Supervised 113 student projects including interactive installations like 'Naktis' and 'Sonostapp' Leading the €1.5M 'Role of Sound in Hybrid Work Environments' project (2023–2026) Organized TEI 2016 conference and serves on its steering committee Teams/Labs: Core member of TU/e's Future Everyday cluster, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on embodied interaction research.

Lin-Lin Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• User Interfaces for Internet of Things
• Design Innovation Strategy
• Product Aesthetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lin-Lin Chen is a Full Professor and chair of Design Innovation Strategy at the Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She previously served as a Professor at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) and an Adjunct Professor at National Taiwan University. Chen is also dean of the Industrial Design Department at TU/e and president elect of the International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR). Her career spans leadership roles, including dean of the college of design at NTUST (2004–2010), president of the Chinese Institute of Design (2007–2008), and convener for the arts and design area committee of Taiwan’s National Science Council (2009–2011). BSc in Industrial Design from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (1984) PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan, USA (1992) Her research focuses on user interfaces for the Internet of Things , design innovation strategy , product aesthetics , and interaction design for smart things . She explores how emerging technologies like wireless sensing and computing enable products to engage with time, movement, and expression beyond static forms. Recent work emphasizes privacy-aware design for data-enabled objects, collaboration in healthcare, and AI integration in radiology. Chen’s publications reflect trends in Human-Computer Interaction , Design Research , and Smart Systems . Key themes include contextual design , emergent relationships between objects , and ethical considerations in interactive technologies . Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and reduced inequalities. Scientific achievements include the Best Conference Paper Award at IEEE ICASI 2016 . She co-founded the International Journal of Design , now a leading publication in the field, and has been Editor-in-Chief since 2006. Chen actively contributes to academic leadership through editorial roles and international collaboration networks.

David Abbinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Haptics
• Shared Control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor David Abbink is a Full Professor of Haptic Human-Robot Interaction at Delft University of Technology, holding a joint appointment between the Department of Cognitive Robotics in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering since November 2023. He founded the Delft Haptics Lab and co-founded the Cognitive Robotics Department in 2017. Abbink leads the transdisciplinary research and innovation centre FRAIM, which was awarded the prestigious NWO Stevin Premie (Dutch Nobel Prize equivalent) in June 2024. Trained as a mechanical engineer specializing in biomechanics, Abbink's research focuses on human behavior adaptations when interacting with autonomous systems. He has published over a hundred scientific articles on human-robot interaction, haptics, shared control, tele-operation, driver assistance systems, and sensorimotor control. His research has been funded by industry partners (Nissan, Boeing, Renault), RVO (Brightsky project 2022-2026), and the Dutch Science Foundation NWO through personal grants (VENI 2010-2014, VIDI 2015-2019). Abbink's recent work centers on worker-robot relations as an academic focus, collaborating with organizations like Erasmus Medical Centre for nursing work, Schiphol and KLM for baggage handling, and KLM Engine Repair Services for maintenance work. He also serves as scientific director for the Centre for Meaningful Human Control, launched in October 2024. His work bridges engineering, social sciences, and practical applications to responsibly shape the future of work with emerging robotic capabilities. NWO Stevin Premie (2024) Best IEEE SMC journal paper on Cybernetics (2019) Top 25 scientific talents according to New Scientist (2015) Best teacher of Faculty 3mE (2013, 2014) Best teacher of Department of BioMechanical Engineering (seven consecutive years) Abbink has supervised over 110 MSc students and 11 PhD students. His educational contributions include developing the Master Programme in Robotics at TU Delft and receiving international recognition for his course 'The Human Controller.' He is also a prominent science communicator, featured on national television, radio, and major Dutch newspapers, and has delivered lectures at venues like The Royal Institution and Lowlands Festival. Despite his academic commitments, Abbink maintains a drummer persona, having recorded four albums and performed over 400 shows across three continents between 1999-2014.

Tim Baarslagمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automated Negotiation
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Cooperative Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Baarslag is a Senior Researcher and leader of the Intelligent and Autonomous Systems group at CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica), a Part-Time Professor of Mathematics of Cooperative AI at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), and an Associate Professor at Utrecht University. Additionally, he holds visiting roles as a Scholar at MIT, Associate Professor at Nagoya University of Technology, and Fellow at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on enabling autonomous systems to collaborate through joint decision-making, with applications in smart energy trading, the Internet of Things, and autonomous vehicles. Education: MSc in Mathematics (cum laude), Utrecht University BSc in Computer Science (cum laude), Utrecht University PhD in Automated Negotiation, Delft University of Technology (2014, cum laude) Tim Baarslag investigates foundational theories for cooperative artificial intelligence, particularly in automated negotiation. His work includes developing algorithms for multi-deal coordination, optimizing bidding strategies with reservation values, and creating frameworks like Genius and NegoLog to evaluate automated negotiators. He explores how AI can balance efficiency and fairness in complex, real-world scenarios such as procurement and energy trading. Recent research trends highlight his development of NegoLog, a Python-based negotiation framework with advanced analytics, and his work on multi-deal negotiation protocols. He also investigates preference uncertainty in user-agent interactions and designs optimal concession strategies for risk-seeking agents with high reservation values. Scientific Awards: Cor Baayen Young Researcher Award Academic Pioneer by Elsevier Young Talent by The Financial Daily Science Talent by New Scientist Tim Baarslag leads the Intelligent and Autonomous Systems group at CWI and organizes the International Automated Negotiating Agent Competition. He is involved in the ACM Future of Computing Academy, The Young Academy, and the Netherlands Academy of Engineering. His work is supported by the NWO Vidi grant COMBINE, focusing on coordinating multi-deal bilateral negotiations. Labs & Teams: Intelligent and Autonomous Systems group, CWI EAISI and Combinatorial Optimization groups, TU/e ACM Future of Computing Academy The Young Academy Netherlands Academy of Engineering